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Brief Intervention Duty and Recovery Workers

Job Title: Brief Intervention Duty and Recovery Worker
Specialism: Substance Misuse
Location: 1 Lamb Street, Coventry, West Midlands CV1 4AE

Salary: £23.00 per hour
Type: Locum, Full Time (37.5 hours per week), 3-Month Contract (Potential Extension)

We are currently seeking two Brief Intervention Duty and Recovery Workers to join a dynamic substance misuse service based in the heart of Coventry. This exciting opportunity offers £23.00 per hour
, full-time hours (37.5 hours per week), and an initial 3-month contract with the potential for extension. As part of this dedicated team, you will play a key role in supporting individuals on their recovery journey, delivering high-quality interventions that promote positive change and long-term wellbeing.

Perks and benefits

• Locum Job: Enjoy the flexibility of locum work, giving you greater control over your work-life balance.
• Competitive Pay: Earn £23.00 per hour
  , ensuring your skills and experience are well rewarded.
• Varied
  
  Experience:
  
  Work with a diverse caseload, keeping your role engaging while broadening your professional expertise.
• Professional Development: Expand your knowledge through exposure to different cases, approaches, and multidisciplinary working.
• Networking Opportunities: Build valuable relationships with experienced professionals across the substance misuse sector.
• Meaningful Work: Make a genuine difference by helping individuals achieve positive recovery outcomes and improve their quality of life.

What you will do

• Provide brief interventions and ongoing recovery support for individuals affected by drug and alcohol misuse.
• Manage and prioritise a varied caseload, delivering person-centred support tailored to individual needs.
• Apply harm reduction principles and recovery-focused interventions to encourage sustainable positive outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential case records in line with organisational and regulatory standards.
• Keep up to date with current best practice, legislation, and developments within the substance misuse sector.

Requirements

• A current DBS certificate registered on the Update Service
  .
• Significant experience supporting individuals with drug and alcohol misuse.
• Strong caseload management and key working skills.
• A thorough understanding of harm reduction strategies and recovery models.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.

Coventry is a vibrant and welcoming city, rich in history and culture. From its iconic cathedral to its thriving arts scene and excellent transport links, it offers a fantastic place to build your career while enjoying everything the West Midlands has to offer. Join a dedicated team making a real impact in a city committed to supporting healthier communities.